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Construction starts rose in February as manufacturing soared

Construction starts climbed 6% in February after falling 27% in January.

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Housing starts rose in February

Housing starts climbed 9.8% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.45 million units.

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Are you frustrated with your team?

Before lashing out at your team members, ask yourself these questions and take time to reflect.

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Contractor confidence rose in February

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index readings increased for the month.

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How can you retain workers when larger projects boost competition?

With construction initiatives bringing large projects to towns, small contractors may struggle to keep employees.

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New bosses can face issues that derail their business

It can be difficult to change your mindset when you become a new boss, and it is important to avoid “boss traps.”

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Considerations for Forming and Operating a Construction Company (Members Only)

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Five tips for handling customer complaints

Successfully helping a dissatisfied customer can benefit your company and lead to a long-term relationship.

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How can you ensure you are communicating your ideas clearly?

Even strong, successful leaders can face challenges with communicating their ideas in a clear, powerful way. 

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U.S. Supreme Court Considers Attorney-client Privilege (Members Only)

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Construction starts fell in January

Construction starts dropped 27% in January after rising 27% in December 2022. 

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Are you asking the right questions after hiring a new employee?

It can take months for new employees to decide whether to stay with your company, so effective onboarding is crucial.

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Housing starts fell in January

Housing starts dropped 4.5% in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.309 million units, and single-family home starts fell 4.3%.

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Contractor confidence rose in January

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index readings increased for the month.

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Start with these skills to develop your leadership potential

Everyone has potential to be a leader, but those who succeed work constantly to refine their skills.

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Construction starts rose in December 2022

Construction starts jumped 27% in December 2022 after falling in November 2022 as manufacturing and infrastructure projects drove gains. 

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How do you know whether you are difficult to work for?

If you have any concerns about being a bad boss, there are questions you can ask yourself to help you assess whether it might be difficult to work for you.

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Housing starts fell in December 2022

Housing starts dropped 1.4% in December 2022 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.382 million units, and single-family home starts rose 11.3%.

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What are contractors’ top concerns for 2023?

Recession, material costs, supply chain issues and an industry labor shortage are some of the issues topping the list of contractors’ worries for the upcoming year.

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What five factors cause employee burnout?

Learn about the root causes of employee burnout and steps you can take to avoid them at your company.

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Contractor confidence rose in December 2022 as backlog was unchanged

The Associated Builders and Contractors’ Construction Confidence Index readings for sales expectations and profit margin expectations increased in December 2022.

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IRS releases 2023 standard mileage rates

The IRS has announced the 2023 optional standard mileage rates. 

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Construction starts fell in November 2022

Construction starts dropped 18% in November 2022 after rising in October 2022 as fewer large projects broke ground. 

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How can new managers earn respect from employees?

Making the effort to gain respect can reap benefits, such as increasing employee engagement, productivity and job satisfaction.

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Housing starts fell slightly in November

Housing starts dropped 0.5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.427 million units, and single-family home starts fell 4.1%.

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